Sajama Cut is a rock band from Jakarta, Indonesia, known for their dynamic … Read Full Bio ↴Sajama Cut is a rock band from Jakarta, Indonesia, known for their dynamic change of musical styles, which ranges from baroque, noise, ambient, indie rock, lo-fi, and electronica, amongst others.

Sajama Cut is Marcel Thee (vocals, guitars, various instruments), Dion Panlima Reza (guitars, vocals, percussion, synths), Randy Apriza Akbar (bass, vocals), and Hans Citra Patria (percussion, synths). They formed in 2001. In March 2011, Sajama Cut announced that Andreas Humala (keyboards, synths, samplers, vocals) had left the band due to personal reasons.

Sajama Cut have released four albums, along with numerous compilations, most notably the JKT:SKRG (Jakarta Now!) compilation, and had a major radio hit when their single "Less Afraid" appeared on the major motion picture Janji Joni , in which the song, in a rare occurrence; could be heard almost in its entirety two times during the movie.

Videos for the singles Fallen Japanese and Alibi are also staples in both local TV channels in South-East Asia, and commercial channels, such as MTV, O-Channel, and STV.

Sajama Cut released their first indie album Apologia (2002) to praise from the indie community and media in Indonesia. Earning a 90% raiting in the influential Indonesian independent magazine Deathrockstar. The album also received critical praise from youth magazines such as Ripple, and Hai. This album was mostly done only by Thee and a drummer, making it more of a solo-oriented album than a complete band product.

The band released their second album, the semi-concept LP The Osaka Journals in 2005, with distribution help from the major label Universal Music Indonesia. With their name now more widely known amongst the music community, the band released 2 singles (and 2 videos) for "Fallen Japanese", "and Alibi".

The album The Osaka Journals received an even larger critical acclaim in the media, including MTV Trax Magazine, Rolling Stone Indonesia, and eventually making it as “One of the best (local and international) albums of the 2000 decade” in a list by The Jakarta Globe in 2009

In 2006, Sajama Cut also contributed 4 songs to another motion picture "Foto, Kotak, Jendela".

In June 2008, L’Internationale; a remix album collecting songs from The Osaka Journals with remixes from international producers was released. Those involved, includes producers/musicians/video directors from Japan, America, Britain, Indonesia, Norway, Italy, Scotland, Portugal, Germany, Venezuela, Hong Kong, etc.

The first single was a remix of Nemesis/Murder from the international 8-bit artist YMCK, from Tokyo, Japan. Three videos by international directors, including Raquel Meyers from Madrid, Hikori Kisogi from Tokyo, and David Horvitz (who documents Brooklyn art-rockers Xiu Xiu) will also be included in the CD.

Sajama Cut's third album "Manimal" was released in 2010. After releasing the critically acclaimed album Manimal five years ago, Sajama Cut returns with Hobgoblin, their new album of 11 songs which re-establishes their place as one of the country's most artistically ambitious bands.

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Nemesis / Murder
Sajama Cut Lyrics

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I won't die tomorrow
I see your new hero
I've died and float on by
Cause lies it floats on by again

Taka Kato bitter hero
As a shutter of tomorrows
Frying through pouting eyes

Device of longing cries avenge

Why did I fall in love

Forever ends right here
Why did I fall in love
Alone died in sorrow
Hence the mark unknown zero
He flies and floats on by
Dies and floats on by
Revenged

Hide his breath under a pillow
As the prologue to all sorrows
I'll pray no floating lies
Oh I'll pray for your loving eyes
Again and again and again

Why did I fall in love

Forever ends right here
Why did I fall in love
Forever ends right here
Why did I fall

A shut mind of hollows
Passing chills and constant furrows
He prays for those loving eyes

Prayed apprentice for those lonely eyes
Again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sajama Cut's song "Nemesis / Murder" seem to revolve around themes of love, loss, and longing for revenge. The song begins with the line "I won't die tomorrow," suggesting a sense of defiance and resilience. The singer acknowledges the presence of a new hero in someone's life, possibly their former lover's. They mention having died metaphorically and now floating by, implying a detachment and distance from the situation. The line "Cause lies it floats on by again" could be referencing the recurring patterns of deceit and betrayal.

The next verse introduces a character named Taka Kato, described as a bitter hero and a shutter of tomorrows. This suggests that Taka Kato is someone who brings a sense of negativity and despair to the singer's life. The lines "Frying through pouting eyes / Device of longing cries avenge" could imply that the singer is experiencing emotional pain and desires revenge against Taka Kato for causing their suffering.

The repeated question "Why did I fall in love" throughout the song reflects the singer's contemplation and confusion about why they allowed themselves to fall in love in the first place. It suggests regret or disappointment in their decision to open their heart to someone who ultimately brought them sorrow and loneliness.

The chorus repeats the phrase "Forever ends right here" to emphasize the finality and closure that the singer feels in their love story. They question why they fell in love again, underscoring their emotional exhaustion and the negative consequences they have experienced.

The later verses mention hiding breath under a pillow and praying for loving eyes. These lines could symbolize the singer's desire to hide their pain and longing, and their yearning for genuine love and affection. The repetition of "again and again and again" serves as a reminder of the cyclical nature of their emotions and experiences.

Overall, the lyrics of "Nemesis / Murder" evoke a sense of heartbreak, resentment, and a longing for justice. The singer reflects on their past love and the pain caused, ultimately questioning their own choices and seeking resolution.

Line by Line Meaning

I won't die tomorrow
I refuse to accept my impending death

I see your new hero
I acknowledge the person you now admire

I've died and float on by
I have experienced death and now exist in a state of floating

Cause lies it floats on by again
Because falsehoods continue to pass by

Taka Kato bitter hero
A bitter hero named Taka Kato

As a shutter of tomorrows
Who obstructs the future

Frying through pouting eyes
Struggling with disappointment

Device of longing cries avenge
A method of expressing desire for revenge

Why did I fall in love
Why did I allow myself to be vulnerable to love

Forever ends right here
This is where eternity concludes

Alone died in sorrow
Dying in solitude filled with sadness